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ENM-uh-tee/ˈenməti/

Enmity is a state of deep hostility or hatred between people or groups: mutual enmity, a history of enmity. Enemy (already in the dictionary) is the person; heat in the commentary still needs a source clause.

Meaning

A state of deep hostility or hatred between people or groups.

Examples

• “Enmity in the commentary still needs the source clause, not a vibe.”
• “Hatred is everyday. Hostility is the close twin. A vibe is talk. A named source is a file. Cite the clause; then keep the heat if the finding still stands.”

Good to know

Deep hostility. Person: enemy (already in the dictionary). Heat ≠ a source clause.

Near in meaning

hostility, hatred, animosity

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